Region favorite teams, Australia’s Fnatic and Japan’s Nora-Rengo, found themselves making it into bracket play. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw a surge of success this time around. Redemption and underdog stories Coming out of the group stages was a mix of favorites and underdog teams, each with their own stories. It becomes every Siege player’s dream to win the Invitational and solidify their team as the indisputable best in the world. The Siege operators are brought to life with cosplayers dotted throughout the event. Fans find themselves walking into their favorite pro or streamer. The entire venue is decorated with developer notes and countless pieces of fan art. The focus is the community, with professional players, content creators, and developers being honored. The Invitational is not just the biggest Siege tournament in the world, but also a celebration of the game. Only eight teams go through into the weekend playoff bracket for a chance to lift the coveted Six Invitational sledgehammer. Over the weekdays, 16 teams are placed into pools of four for the group stage. Teams across the globe who have qualified over the past year fly in and battle for an entire week. The Six Invitational is Rainbow Six Siege’s premier annual tournament held in the hometown of the game and its developers, Montreal, Canada.

They become the first team to win back-to-back Invitationals, having won the previous year’s Invitational. G2 Esports cement their legacy in Rainbow Six Siege history by winning the Six Invitational 2019.

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